Join in the Holiday fun with a visit from Sinterklaas at Philipse Manor Hall! The Manor Hall is bedecked in traditional Christmas decorations (courtesy of the Morsemere Garden Club), the tree is lit, and the holiday goodies are ready for snacking. Enjoy performances by the Bronx Arts Ensemble at 1 pm and 3 pm; special tours, crafts, and activities from 12 pm - 3 pm; and a visit from Sinterklaas himself at 2 pm!
Concerts are free and other activities for the day are included in the cost of admission. Admission is $1 for children under 12 and $3 for all others.
For information or questions, please call Philipse Manor Hall's Public Programs Coordinator at (914) 965-4027 x102.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Friday, November 29, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Don't miss these events!
Friday, August 16, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site will host its first outdoor movie night! Join us for the family-friendly movie, Oz the Great and Powerful, rated PG. Admission is free, and snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Visitors are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on. The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. and end around 10:45 p.m. The event will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. For details, see the "Upcoming Events" Page.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
UNLOCKING THE LINCOLN LETTER: A CONVERSATION ABOUT LINCOLN AND THE CITY OF YONKERS
On Wednesday, June 19, Philipse
Manor Hall State Historic Site will hold its first of a series of lunch
lectures called Lunches with History.
The topic of the first Lunches with
History will be Unlocking the Lincoln
Letter. In this hour-long conversation, participants will discover one of
Philipse Manor Hall’s most unique artifacts—- a letter from Abraham Lincoln to
the City of Yonkers. Participants will learn about Lincoln’s involvement and
legacy in Yonkers, as well as the rest of the country during the turbulent
Civil War period. The lecture begins at 12:00 p.m and ends at 1:00 p.m.
Admission for the lecture is free and
participants are encouraged to bring lunch. For information or questions,
please call Philipse Manor Hall's Public Programs Coordinator at (914) 965-4027
x102.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
June 8 - A Visit to the Village of Philpsburg
A Visit to the Village of Philipsburg
Saturday, June 8
Join us for three guided tours that
explore the 18th century world of Frederick Philipse III.
Tour 1: Philipse Manor Hall, 29 Warburton Ave,
Yonkers. Heather Iannucci, Historic Site
Manager, will give a tour of the Manor Hall that focuses on the Philipse family,
the household they set up in Yonkers, and the improvements they made to the Manor
Hall in the late 18th century. approximately 30 minutes
To learn more
about Philipse Manor Hall, visit http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/37/details.aspx
Tour 2: Walking tour from PMH to St. John’s. Nina Wasserman, Education and Programs
Associate, will explore the landscape surrounding the Manor Hall using maps and
images to understand the area as the Philipses would have known it, while
considering the changes that the family made to the land. approximately 20 minutes
Tour 3: St. John’s Church, One Hudson St, Yonkers. Fr.
John Hamilton, Priest at St. John’s Church, will discuss the history of the
parish, the Enlightenment Philosophy prevalent at the founding of the church
and reflected in its architecture, and describe a service as it would have been
on a Sunday morning in the 18th century. approximately 30 minutes
To learn more
about St. John’s Church, visit http://stjohnsgs.blogspot.com/
TOURS BEGIN AT 11:15 am AND
2:15 pm:
Space is limited to 20 per tour
Tours will be held Rain or Shine
Ticket
Prices:
Friends of PMH $5
Adults $10
Children under 12 $5
Parking:
PMH has a small lot and meters are available on Warburton Ave and
Dock St.
Paid Parking is available in the new indoor lot next door to PMH on
Warburton Ave.
Picnicking:
Local
restaurants offer a variety of cuisines, or Grab take-out and enjoy a picnic on
the grounds of the Manor Hall
Tickets:
Purchase through Paypal using the button to the right (pay with
Paypal account or a credit card) or
For
more information
call 914-965-4027
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A VISIT TO THE VILLAGE OF PHILIPSBURG
On Saturday, June 8, join the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall for "A Visit to the Village of Philipsburg". In 1751, Frederick Philipse III became Lord of the Manor of Philipsburg, set up his family home at Philipse Manor Hall, and began plans to build a village church. On Saturday June 8, 2013, visitors to Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers can travel back in time to the Village of Philipsburg, the heart of the Philipse’s manor. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, and St. John’s Episcopal Church, and includes guided tours of the Manor Hall, downtown Yonkers, and St. John’s Church.
Visitors will gather at the Manor Hall, located at 29 Warburton Ave, for refreshments and a guided tour of the Hall that will bring into focus the daily life of the Philipse family. The program continues with a walk from the Philipse’s home to their church, while a guide points out historic landmarks, describes the landscape as the Philipses would have found it, and discusses their decision to build St. John’s Episcopal Church. The visit concludes with a tour of St. John’s, including its colonial history, the many changes it has undergone, and its importance to the colonial village of Philipsburg and to the city of Yonkers.
Programs will be offered at 11 am and 2 pm, with refreshments at the Manor Hall for tour participants. Tours will begin at 11:15 and 2:15 and will last one hour and twenty minutes. Price is $10 for adults, $5 for Friends members and children under 12. Space is limited to 20 people per tour. You may purchase tickets on this website using the Paypal link to the right or email us at philipsemanorfriends@gmail.com.
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